Audition & Callback Information

Please Note: All Roles except ensemble have been cast.

Synopsis:
What if you were stuck living the same day over and over again? Meet Phil Connors, a cynical big-city TV weatherman sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in small-town Punxsutawney. After disdainfully covering the rodent's negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it's February 2 once more. When he finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day endlessly, Phil must navigate his way through hilarity, self-discovery, and maybe even love.
Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day the Musical features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Join us for a rollicking mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and uplifting redemption. It’s a reminder that every day is a chance to change your life—and maybe the world around you.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including Intermission.

Contains mature content.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri, May 9, 7:30pm
Sat, May 10, 7:30pm
Wed, May 14, 7:30pm - Promo Night
Fri, May 16, 7:30pm
Sat, May 17, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sun, May 18, 2pm
Thu, May 22, 7:30pm - PWYC
Fri, May 23, 7:30pm
Sat, May 24, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sun, May 25, 2pm

Audition Details:

Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged. 

There will be sides from the script available at the audition.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.

We encourage you to bring your completed audition form with listed conflicts.

Video auditions:

Must be submitted to wm@civictheatre.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, February 22, 2025. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment. The completed audition form with listed conflicts must be included in your email. Please put your name and GROUNDHOG in ALL CAPS in the subject line.

Rehearsals: 
Sunday (12:00-5:00 & 7:00 – 10:00)
Monday-Friday (7:00-10:00)
There will not be rehearsal all of these days but when we may rehearse. We build the schedule around conflicts to the best of our ability.
First company meeting - Monday, February 29, 2025
Audition & Rehearsal Location: Civic Theatre of Allentown Rehearsal Hall, 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA
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Groundhog Day is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
 

REEFER MADNESS

Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy

Directed by Rae Labadie

Synopsis:

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.

You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more.

Civic Theatre of Allentown is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition.

Audition Dates:

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 @ 6:30PM

Callbacks: SATURDAY, APRIL 19 @ 12:00PM

Location:

Civic Theatre of Allentown 19th Street Theatre
527 N 19th St. 2nd Floor Rehearsal Hall

To Audition:

Please note: due to Reefer Madness’ mature themes, including drug use, violence, and sexual violence, we are only accepting submissions from actors aged 18 and older.

Audition forms will be available at the audition. Be prepared to list all known conflicts during the entire rehearsal and performance dates (April 28 - June 29).

Resumes and headshots are invited but not required. Photos will be taken where headshots are not provided. Auditions are a first come, first served basis. There will be no appointments. Please plan accordingly.

Audition Requirements:

Please note: due to Reefer Madness’ mature themes, including drug use, violence, and sexual violence, we are only accepting submissions from actors aged 18 and older.

Please prepare 32 bars from a song of your choice in the style of the show. Music from the show is permitted.

Be prepared for a group dance call and dress accordingly.

Note: Please prepare your sheet music doubled sided and place it in a binder for the accompanist. If the music is illegible or not piano accompaniment, we may not be able to play it for you! 

Self-tape/Virtual Auditions:

If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may submit a video audition to associate_artistic_director@civictheatre.com no later than April 17. Please include your 32 bar audition video, resume and headshot if available, and audition form. We will alert you if we need a call back.

ROLES:

JIMMY HARPER – (Tenor) A wholesome, innocent, high school teenager who runs into trouble after he is lured into the dangerous world of reefer

LECTURER – (Baritone) A severe authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of Reefer Madness. (Doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, FDR) 

MARY LANE – (Soprano) Jimmy's sweetheart, a naïve, virginal teenage girl 

JACK STONE – (Baritone/ Tenor) The handsome and ruthless proprietor of the Reefer Den, a 30's gangster movie-type. (Doubles as Jesus, George Washington)

MAE – (Mezzo-Soprano) An attractive, yet slightly haggard dame in her mid-30s, the hostess of the Reefer Den 

RALPH WILEY – (Tenor) A denizen of the Reefer Den, formally a fraternity man, his college days ended long ago due to his reefer habit. (Doubles as Sally's Baby, Switch-Puller, Uncle Sam)

SALLY – (Mezzo-Soprano) A sexy and seductive resident of the Reefer Den, she possesses the libidinous soul of Mae West combined with the rat-a-tat moxie of vintage Barbara Stanwyck. (Doubles as Lady Liberty) 

PLACARD GIRL – Throughout the play, she reinforces the warnings of the Lecturer by holding large signs that clearly state the moral of what we've just seen. (Doubles as Five-and-Dime Kid, Police Officer)

ENSEMBLE – Singing/dancing ensemble consisting of Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Jungle Orgy dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled Finale
 

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will begin the week of April 28. Actors must present their conflicts from April 28 through June 29 on their audition forms. Rehearsals may be held Sunday through Friday.

Performance Dates:

June 20-29
Fri, 6/20 | Sat, 6/21 | Sun, 6/22

Thu, 6/26 | Fri, 6/27 | Sat, 6/28 | Sun, 6/29